Tysons, VA – Lockdown Experts, a leading provider of patented advanced security systems designed to reduce the risk of gun violence incidents in public buildings and spaces, today announced the appointment of Philip Selton as its new Chief Executive Officer.
With over 30 years of experience, Selton has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both the private sector and federal government. Notably, he previously served as a Deputy Director of Intelligence in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and has extensive counterterrorism experience. Throughout his career, Selton successfully leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, and business services in support of both national security and the private sector. His expertise and strategic approach have been instrumental in driving successful large-scale security operations.
"I am thrilled to join Lockdown Experts and look forward to advancing the company's urgent mission of safeguarding individuals in schools, universities, offices, government facilities, and places of worship during active shooter and other violent occurrences," said Selton. "By leveraging our state-of-the-art systems and technologies, we will continue to innovate and deliver solutions that expedite threat alerts, facilitate swift and effective emergency responses, and ultimately, save people's lives."
Lockdown Experts’ flagship product, Lockdown ALM®️, is a comprehensive monitoring ecosystem that facilitates real-time communication with building occupants, key stakeholders and first responders during an active shooter situation. The innovative system simultaneously alerts law enforcement and emergency responders, significantly improving their ability to respond by providing critical situational awareness of the incident.
In addition to the system components, the company offers training and standard operating procedure development for active shooter and other emergency situations, ensuring building occupants and first responders have the skills to react appropriately.